This article explains how to make a YouTube intro with the Panzoid video editor and with Filmora video-editing software.

What to Know

  • Go to Panzoid > Clipmaker. Find an intro clip, then elect Open in Clipmaker > 3D wireframe box. Add text.Select eye icon > Play> Download. Pick a mode/format > Start video render > Download video.Or, download Filmora and select Full Feature Mode > text/ credit. Select/modify a template; select Play > Export.

How to Create a YouTube Intro

Make a YouTube intro for free with Panzoid, a web-based tool that works in any web browser.

  • Go to Panzoid and select Clipmaker at the top of the page.
  • Select a clip from the menu on the left, or scroll down and select More creations for more options.
  • In the search field, type intro, and then press Enter or Return on the keyboard.
  • Select an intro clip that you like.
  • If you don’t see anything you like, select all categories to check out different intro categories.
  • Select Open in Clipmaker.
  • Select the 3D wireframe box in the menu on the left side of the page.
  • If the intro includes any default text, select it and replace it with your YouTube channel name or brand name.
  • Once you have customized the clip with your channel or brand name, select the eye icon.
  • Select the Play to preview the intro clip.
  • Select the download icon (arrow pointing down) in the left menu.
  • Use the Panzoid advanced editing system to create a video intro from scratch if you want.
  • Select your desired mode and format, then select Start video render.
  • If you see a pop-up box asking for permission to store data on your device, select Allow. Leave the web page open until the process is complete.
  • Select Download your video.
  • Watch your intro and make sure it looks the way you want.

What Makes a Good YouTube Intro Video?

A great YouTube intro can establish your brand, get your viewers excited for the video they’re about to watch, and show new viewers what you’re all about. While it’s acceptable to upload videos to YouTube without an intro attached, there are important reasons you might want to make an intro.

Go to Panzoid and select Clipmaker at the top of the page.

Select a clip from the menu on the left, or scroll down and select More creations for more options.

In the search field, type intro, and then press Enter or Return on the keyboard.

Select an intro clip that you like.

If you don’t see anything you like, select all categories to check out different intro categories.

Select Open in Clipmaker.

Select the 3D wireframe box in the menu on the left side of the page.

If the intro includes any default text, select it and replace it with your YouTube channel name or brand name.

Once you have customized the clip with your channel or brand name, select the eye icon.

Select the Play to preview the intro clip.

Select the download icon (arrow pointing down) in the left menu.

Use the Panzoid advanced editing system to create a video intro from scratch if you want.

Select your desired mode and format, then select Start video render.

If you see a pop-up box asking for permission to store data on your device, select Allow. Leave the web page open until the process is complete.

Select Download your video.

Watch your intro and make sure it looks the way you want.

When a viewer watches one of your videos, the intro is the first thing they see. That means the intro plays a huge part in first impressions. A bad first impression can cause viewers to back out and look for something else to watch.

Here are some tips on how to make a good YouTube intro:

  • Keep it short: If an intro is too long, a new viewer might get bored and close the video. Loyal viewers may also become frustrated when binge-watching your videos if every video starts with a long intro.Brand it: If your YouTube channel name is your brand, make sure it’s featured prominently. If you use a certain type of aesthetic in your videos, make sure the intro reinforces that.Let your originality shine through: Learn as much as you can about online editing tools like Panzoid to make an original intro that sets you apart from other creators.

How to Make a YouTube Intro With Filmora Video Editing Software

The other way to make a YouTube intro is to use video editing software like Filmora. You can download it for free. Your intro will have a Filmora watermark if you don’t buy the full version of the software.

  • Download and install Filmora for your operating system:
  • Windows, Mac: Wondershare Filmora
  • Android: FilmoraGo on Google Play
  • iOS: FilmoraGo on the App Store
  • Open Filmora and select Full Feature Mode.
  • Select Text/Credit.
  • Locate a template you like and select the plus (+) that appears when you move the mouse pointer over the thumbnail.
  • Two small teal rectangles appear in the Filmora timeline. Double-click the lower one.
  • Select each line of text in the preview window and replace it with your custom text.
  • You can change the font, size, and color of the text. You can also move the text around by selecting and dragging it in the preview window.
  • Select the Play to see if you are satisfied with the intro.
  • You can add music to the intro if you want. Or make it more flexible by adding music or voiceovers when you create your YouTube videos.
  • Select Export.
  • Select the format you want, enter a name for the intro, and select Export.
  • Select Settings to change the resolution and frame rate of the intro.
  • Watch your exported intro to make sure it looks the way you want.

Download and install Filmora for your operating system:

Windows, Mac: Wondershare Filmora

Android: FilmoraGo on Google Play

iOS: FilmoraGo on the App Store

Open Filmora and select Full Feature Mode.

Select Text/Credit.

Locate a template you like and select the plus (+) that appears when you move the mouse pointer over the thumbnail.

Two small teal rectangles appear in the Filmora timeline. Double-click the lower one.

Select each line of text in the preview window and replace it with your custom text.

You can change the font, size, and color of the text. You can also move the text around by selecting and dragging it in the preview window.

Select the Play to see if you are satisfied with the intro.

You can add music to the intro if you want. Or make it more flexible by adding music or voiceovers when you create your YouTube videos.

Select Export.

Select the format you want, enter a name for the intro, and select Export.

Select Settings to change the resolution and frame rate of the intro.

Watch your exported intro to make sure it looks the way you want.

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